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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.48, 440.14 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.48, 440.14 and 289 is: 430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.48 : 440.14 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.48/440.14 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.48x = 440.14 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.48x = 127,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,200.46/295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.49

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