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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459 and 302.76 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 138,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,966.84/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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