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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 454.11 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 454.11 and 280.06 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 454.11 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/454.11 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 454.11 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 127,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,175.86/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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