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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 502.49 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 502.49 and 306.45 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 502.49 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/502.49 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 502.49 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 153,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,986.53/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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