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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 460.92 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 460.92 and 296.30 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 460.92 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/460.92 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 460.92 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 136,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,570.60/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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