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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 454.04 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 454.04 and 281.36 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 454.04 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/454.04 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 454.04 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 127,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,748.69/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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