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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 423.79 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 423.79 and 302.08 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 423.79 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/423.79 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 423.79 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 128,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,018.48/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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