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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 455.67 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 455.67 and 292.79 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 455.67 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/455.67 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 455.67 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 133,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,413.34/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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