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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 454.76 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 454.76 and 258.49 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 454.76 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/454.76 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 454.76 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 117,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,552.61/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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