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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 453.48 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 453.48 and 292.68 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 453.48 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/453.48 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 453.48 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 132,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,724.53/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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