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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 460.82 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 460.82 and 303.75 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 460.82 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/460.82 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 460.82 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 139,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,974.83/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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