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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 455.45 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 455.45 and 301.61 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 455.45 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/455.45 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 455.45 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 137,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,364.49/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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