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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 452.99 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 452.99 and 302.67 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 452.99 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/452.99 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 452.99 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 137,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,107.24/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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