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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.57 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.57 and 305.87 is: 458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.57 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.57 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.57 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 141,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,789.07/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.44

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