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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 454.44 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 454.44 and 302.01 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 454.44 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/454.44 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 454.44 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 137,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,245.42/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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