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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.70 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.70 and 299.54 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.70 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.70 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.70 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 139,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,196.24/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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