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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 459.64 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 459.64 and 291.13 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 459.64 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/459.64 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 459.64 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 133,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,814.21/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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