Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.50 and 289.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 305, 457.50 and 289.62 is: 434.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305 : 457.50 = 289.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305/457.50 = 289.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305x = 457.50 × 289.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305x = 132,501.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,501.15/305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434.43
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