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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 459.18 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 459.18 and 304.02 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 459.18 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/459.18 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 459.18 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 139,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,599.90/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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