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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 458.25 and 292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 458.25 and 292.99 is: 439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 458.25 = 292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/458.25 = 292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 458.25 × 292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 134,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,262.67/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.36

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