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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 453.16 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 453.16 and 301.52 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 453.16 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/453.16 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 453.16 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 136,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,636.80/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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