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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 453.37 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 453.37 and 302.92 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 453.37 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/453.37 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 453.37 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 137,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,334.84/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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