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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 455.80 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 455.80 and 297.06 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 455.80 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/455.80 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 455.80 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 135,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,399.95/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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