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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 463.08 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 463.08 and 298.68 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 463.08 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/463.08 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 463.08 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 138,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,312.73/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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