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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.41, 459.23 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.41, 459.23 and 304.04 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.41 : 459.23 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.41/459.23 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.41x = 459.23 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.41x = 139,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,624.29/308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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