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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 453.16 and 290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 453.16 and 290.87 is: 433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 453.16 = 290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/453.16 = 290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 453.16 × 290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 131,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,809.17/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.39

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