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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 463.91 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 463.91 and 296.61 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 463.91 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/463.91 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 463.91 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 137,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,598.86/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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