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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.93, 458.14 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.93, 458.14 and 294 is: 441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.93 : 458.14 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.93/458.14 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.93x = 458.14 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.93x = 134,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,693.16/304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.72

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