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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 449.68 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 449.68 and 290.80 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 449.68 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/449.68 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 449.68 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 130,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,766.94/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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