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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 453.25 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 453.25 and 303.59 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 453.25 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/453.25 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 453.25 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 137,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,602.17/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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