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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 452.76 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 452.76 and 290.48 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 452.76 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/452.76 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 452.76 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 131,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,517.72/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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