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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 450.74 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 450.74 and 293.66 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 450.74 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/450.74 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 450.74 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 132,364.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,364.31/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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