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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 456.21 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 456.21 and 304.58 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 456.21 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/456.21 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 456.21 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 138,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,950.16/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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