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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 456.19 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 456.19 and 282.06 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 456.19 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/456.19 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 456.19 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 128,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,672.95/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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