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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.76 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.76 and 297.76 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.76 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.76 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.76 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 136,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,898.14/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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