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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 450.64 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 450.64 and 294.56 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 450.64 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/450.64 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 450.64 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 132,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,740.52/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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