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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 464.49 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 464.49 and 295.79 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 464.49 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/464.49 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 464.49 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 137,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,391.50/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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