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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 456.49 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 456.49 and 297.62 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 456.49 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/456.49 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 456.49 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 135,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,861.25/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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