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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 454.52 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 454.52 and 291.18 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 454.52 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/454.52 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 454.52 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 132,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,347.86/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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