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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 452.80 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 452.80 and 296.76 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 452.80 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/452.80 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 452.80 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 134,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,373.54/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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