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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 459.07 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 459.07 and 304.86 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 459.07 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/459.07 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 459.07 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 139,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,952.08/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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