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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 451.27 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 451.27 and 290.99 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 451.27 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/451.27 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 451.27 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 131,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,316.55/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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