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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 460.05 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 460.05 and 294.81 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 460.05 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/460.05 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 460.05 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 135,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,627.34/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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