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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 453.48 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 453.48 and 300.26 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 453.48 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/453.48 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 453.48 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 136,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,161.05/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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