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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.97, 458.16 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.97, 458.16 and 306.92 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 458.16 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/458.16 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 458.16 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 140,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,618.46/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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