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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 451.82 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 451.82 and 291.83 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 451.82 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/451.82 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 451.82 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 131,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,853.10/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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