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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 453.44 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 453.44 and 291.49 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 453.44 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/453.44 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 453.44 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 132,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,173.23/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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