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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 461.82 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 461.82 and 306 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 461.82 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/461.82 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 461.82 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 141,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,316.92/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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