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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 448.15 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 448.15 and 291.78 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 448.15 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/448.15 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 448.15 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 130,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,761.21/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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