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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 457.67 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 457.67 and 304.54 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 457.67 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/457.67 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 457.67 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 139,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,378.44/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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