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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.25 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.25 and 291.40 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.25 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.25 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.25 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 130,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,620.22/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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