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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 514.68 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 514.68 and 303.80 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 514.68 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/514.68 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 514.68 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 156,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,358.50/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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