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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 463.97 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 463.97 and 298.45 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 463.97 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/463.97 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 463.97 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 138,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,471.85/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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