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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.78, 457.80 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.78, 457.80 and 290.04 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.78 : 457.80 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.78/457.80 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.78x = 457.80 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.78x = 132,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,780.31/304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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