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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.43, 454.64 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.43, 454.64 and 292.04 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.43 : 454.64 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.43/454.64 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.43x = 454.64 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.43x = 132,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,773.07/303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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