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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.78 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.78 and 294.84 is: 442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.78 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.78 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.78 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 135,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,561.54/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.84

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