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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 461.04 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 461.04 and 297.58 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 461.04 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/461.04 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 461.04 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 137,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,196.28/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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