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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 453.24 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 453.24 and 300.56 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 453.24 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/453.24 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 453.24 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 136,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,225.81/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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