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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 460.70 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 460.70 and 293.64 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 460.70 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/460.70 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 460.70 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 135,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,279.95/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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