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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.47 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.47 and 299.92 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.47 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.47 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.47 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 139,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,000.34/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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