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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 460.95 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 460.95 and 304.12 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 460.95 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/460.95 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 460.95 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 140,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,181.81/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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