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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 452.61 and 300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 452.61 and 300.38 is: 447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 452.61 = 300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/452.61 = 300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 452.61 × 300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 135,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,952.73/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.18

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