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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.86, 457.88 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.86, 457.88 and 294.92 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 457.88 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/457.88 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 457.88 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 135,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,037.64/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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