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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 458.39 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 458.39 and 294.70 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 458.39 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/458.39 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 458.39 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 135,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,087.53/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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