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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 457.79 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 457.79 and 297.50 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 457.79 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/457.79 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 457.79 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 136,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,188.75/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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