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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 458.76 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 458.76 and 297.96 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 458.76 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/458.76 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 458.76 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 136,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,692.13/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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