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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 456.54 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 456.54 and 293.32 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 456.54 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/456.54 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 456.54 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 133,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,912.31/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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