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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 456.13 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 456.13 and 98.58 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 456.13 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/456.13 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 456.13 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 44,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,965.20/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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