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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 444.91 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 444.91 and 290.98 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 444.91 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/444.91 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 444.91 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 129,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,459.91/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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