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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 458.50 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 458.50 and 304.32 is: 457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 458.50 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/458.50 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 458.50 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 139,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,530.72/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.30

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