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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 459.20 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 459.20 and 300.93 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 459.20 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/459.20 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 459.20 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 138,185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,185.55/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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