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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 456.41 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 456.41 and 303.63 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 456.41 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/456.41 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 456.41 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 138,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,578.25/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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