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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 462.92 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 462.92 and 291.60 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 462.92 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/462.92 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 462.92 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 134,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,986.01/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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