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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 463.68 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 463.68 and 301.46 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 463.68 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/463.68 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 463.68 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 139,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,778.65/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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