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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 454.17 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 454.17 and 290.02 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 454.17 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/454.17 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 454.17 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 131,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,720.04/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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