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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.80 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.80 and 306.08 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.80 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.80 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.80 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 140,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,734.05/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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