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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 460.15 and 301.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 460.15 and 301.00 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 460.15 = 301.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/460.15 = 301.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 460.15 × 301.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 138,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,504.75/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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