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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 447.61 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 447.61 and 289.44 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 447.61 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/447.61 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 447.61 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 129,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,555.51/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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