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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 454.28 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 454.28 and 293.09 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 454.28 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/454.28 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 454.28 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 133,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,141.19/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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