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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 453.13 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 453.13 and 301.13 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 453.13 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/453.13 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 453.13 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 136,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451.04/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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