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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 462.90 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 462.90 and 301.85 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 462.90 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/462.90 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 462.90 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 139,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,726.37/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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