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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.62 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.62 and 287.99 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.62 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.62 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.62 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 131,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,501.99/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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