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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 454.01 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 454.01 and 303.11 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 454.01 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/454.01 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 454.01 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 137,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,611.19/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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