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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 464.21 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 464.21 and 304.51 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 464.21 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/464.21 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 464.21 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 141,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,356.59/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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