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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 459.75 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 459.75 and 301.95 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 459.75 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/459.75 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 459.75 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 138,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,821.51/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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