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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 458.64 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 458.64 and 298.20 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 458.64 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/458.64 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 458.64 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 136,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,766.45/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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