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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 452.30 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 452.30 and 300.88 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 452.30 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/452.30 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 452.30 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 136,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,088.02/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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