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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 460.78 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 460.78 and 303.08 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 460.78 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/460.78 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 460.78 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 139,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,653.20/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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