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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 458.89 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 458.89 and 262.94 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 458.89 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/458.89 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 458.89 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 120,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,657.58/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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