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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.45 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.45 and 300.56 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.45 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.45 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.45 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 138,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,990.16/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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