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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 460.97 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 460.97 and 296.45 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 460.97 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/460.97 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 460.97 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 136,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,654.56/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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