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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 463.02 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 463.02 and 291.67 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 463.02 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/463.02 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 463.02 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 135,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,049.04/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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