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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 462.51 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 462.51 and 306.72 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 462.51 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/462.51 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 462.51 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 141,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,861.07/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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