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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 453.05 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 453.05 and 289.27 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 453.05 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/453.05 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 453.05 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 131,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,053.98/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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