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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 458.70 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 458.70 and 295.74 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 458.70 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/458.70 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 458.70 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 135,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,655.94/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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