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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 460.07 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 460.07 and 293.45 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 460.07 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/460.07 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 460.07 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 135,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,004.87/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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