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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 461.97 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 461.97 and 300.60 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 461.97 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/461.97 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 461.97 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 138,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,868.18/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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