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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 458.76 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 458.76 and 301.98 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 458.76 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/458.76 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 458.76 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 138,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,536.34/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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