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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 454.90 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 454.90 and 291.43 is: 435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 454.90 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/454.90 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 454.90 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 132,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571.51/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.05

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