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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 457.55 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 457.55 and 304.58 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 457.55 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/457.55 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 457.55 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 139,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,359.06/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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