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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 469.29 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 469.29 and 296.54 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 469.29 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/469.29 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 469.29 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 139,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,159.80/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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