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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 463.94 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 463.94 and 295.40 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 463.94 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/463.94 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 463.94 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 137,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,047.88/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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