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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 453.16 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 453.16 and 302.60 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 453.16 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/453.16 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 453.16 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 137,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,126.22/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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