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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 459.33 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 459.33 and 297.84 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 459.33 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/459.33 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 459.33 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 136,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,806.85/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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