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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.83, 455.80 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.83, 455.80 and 303.28 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.83 : 455.80 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.83/455.80 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.83x = 455.80 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.83x = 138,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,235.02/305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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