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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 458.40 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 458.40 and 296.70 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 458.40 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/458.40 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 458.40 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 136,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,007.28/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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