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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 458.73 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 458.73 and 304.62 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 458.73 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/458.73 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 458.73 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 139,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,738.33/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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