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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 447.80 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 447.80 and 290.40 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 447.80 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/447.80 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 447.80 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 130,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,041.12/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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