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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 460.60 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 460.60 and 301.24 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 460.60 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/460.60 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 460.60 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 138,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,751.14/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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