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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 453.98 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 453.98 and 295.94 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 453.98 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/453.98 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 453.98 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 134,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,347.09/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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