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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 460.86 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 460.86 and 291.40 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 460.86 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/460.86 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 460.86 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 134,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,294.60/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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