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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 453.69 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 453.69 and 291.80 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 453.69 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/453.69 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 453.69 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 132,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,386.74/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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