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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.46, 515.66 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.46, 515.66 and 304.45 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.46 : 515.66 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.46/515.66 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.46x = 515.66 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.46x = 156,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,995.00/345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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