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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 454.02 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 454.02 and 259.46 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 454.02 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/454.02 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 454.02 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 117,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,800.03/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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