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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 456.84 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 456.84 and 303.62 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 456.84 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/456.84 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 456.84 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 138,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,703.48/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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