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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 456.57 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 456.57 and 297.05 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 456.57 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/456.57 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 456.57 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 135,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,621.84/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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