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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 455.27 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 455.27 and 291.68 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 455.27 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/455.27 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 455.27 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 132,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,793.15/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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