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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 450 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 450 and 289.28 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 450 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/450 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 450 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 130,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,176.00/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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