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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.22 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.22 and 300.69 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.22 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.22 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.22 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 138,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,382.05/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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