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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 419.84 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 419.84 and 303.93 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 419.84 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/419.84 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 419.84 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 127,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,601.97/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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