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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 453.49 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 453.49 and 293.73 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 453.49 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/453.49 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 453.49 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 133,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,203.62/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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