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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 454.52 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 454.52 and 304.44 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 454.52 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/454.52 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 454.52 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 138,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374.07/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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