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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 457.56 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 457.56 and 300.09 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 457.56 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/457.56 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 457.56 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 137,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,309.18/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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