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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 454.92 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 454.92 and 299.68 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 454.92 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/454.92 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 454.92 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 136,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,330.43/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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