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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 450.36 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 450.36 and 289.04 is: 432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 450.36 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/450.36 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 450.36 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 130,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,172.05/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.41

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