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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.03 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.03 and 289.80 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.03 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.03 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.03 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 132,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,157.49/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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