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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 458.25 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 458.25 and 304.57 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 458.25 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/458.25 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 458.25 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 139,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,569.20/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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