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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.70 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.70 and 289.89 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 452.70 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/452.70 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 452.70 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 131,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,233.20/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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