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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 453.78 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 453.78 and 303.30 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 453.78 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/453.78 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 453.78 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 137,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,631.47/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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