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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 451.86 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 451.86 and 290.04 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 451.86 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/451.86 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 451.86 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 131,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,057.47/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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