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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 459.06 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 459.06 and 300.52 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 459.06 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/459.06 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 459.06 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 137,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,956.71/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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