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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.20 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.20 and 303.62 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.20 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.20 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.20 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 139,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,723.05/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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