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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 460.26 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 460.26 and 305.47 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 460.26 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/460.26 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 460.26 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 140,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,595.34/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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