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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 455.89 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 455.89 and 246.43 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 455.89 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/455.89 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 455.89 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 112,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,344.97/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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