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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 460.63 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 460.63 and 298.68 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 460.63 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/460.63 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 460.63 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 137,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,580.97/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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