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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 460.68 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 460.68 and 304.13 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 460.68 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/460.68 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 460.68 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 140,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,104.31/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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