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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.95 and 304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.95 and 304.89 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.95 = 304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.95 = 304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.95 × 304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 140,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,540.20/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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