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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.47 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.47 and 295.45 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.47 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.47 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.47 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 135,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,750.00/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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