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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 457.10 and 302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 457.10 and 302.83 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 457.10 = 302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/457.10 = 302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 457.10 × 302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 138,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423.59/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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