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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.49 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.49 and 299.56 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.49 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.49 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.49 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 138,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,243.94/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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