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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 454 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 454 and 291.60 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 454 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/454 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 454 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 132,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,386.40/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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