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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 452.76 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 452.76 and 300.88 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 452.76 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/452.76 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 452.76 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 136,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,225.30/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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