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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 483.54 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 483.54 and 304.45 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 483.54 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/483.54 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 483.54 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 147,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,212.54/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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