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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 463.56 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 463.56 and 297 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 463.56 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/463.56 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 463.56 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 137,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,677.32/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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