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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 462.47 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 462.47 and 297.45 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 462.47 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/462.47 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 462.47 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 137,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,561.70/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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