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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.49, 460.14 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.49, 460.14 and 293.46 is: 440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.49 : 460.14 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.49/460.14 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.49x = 460.14 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.49x = 135,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,033.83/306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.58

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