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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 453.04 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 453.04 and 289.44 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 453.04 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/453.04 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 453.04 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 131,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,127.90/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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