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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.39, 458.58 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.39, 458.58 and 295.68 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.39 : 458.58 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.39/458.58 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.39x = 458.58 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.39x = 135,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,592.93/306.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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