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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.89, 459.29 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.89, 459.29 and 296.78 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.89 : 459.29 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.89/459.29 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.89x = 459.29 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.89x = 136,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,304.31/305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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