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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 458.48 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 458.48 and 288.32 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 458.48 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/458.48 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 458.48 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 132,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,188.95/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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