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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 458.97 and 293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 458.97 and 293.93 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 458.97 = 293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/458.97 = 293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 458.97 × 293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 134,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,903.38/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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