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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 453.78 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 453.78 and 301.57 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 453.78 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/453.78 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 453.78 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 136,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,846.43/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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