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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.94 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.94 and 306.09 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.94 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.94 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.94 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 141,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,087.59/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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