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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.50 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.50 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.50 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 132,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,501.15/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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