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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 462.55 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 462.55 and 304.61 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 462.55 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/462.55 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 462.55 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 140,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,895.83/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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