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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 444.51 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 444.51 and 290.30 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 444.51 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/444.51 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 444.51 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 129,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,039.03/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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