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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 461.09 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 461.09 and 291.08 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 461.09 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/461.09 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 461.09 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 134,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,215.96/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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