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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 460.94 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 460.94 and 303.35 is: 456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 460.94 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/460.94 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 460.94 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 139,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,822.33/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.33

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