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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.72 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.72 and 294.48 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.72 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.72 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.72 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 135,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,378.35/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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