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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 460.53 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 460.53 and 292.80 is: 439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 460.53 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/460.53 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 460.53 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 134,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,843.18/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.07

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