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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 457.63 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 457.63 and 289.73 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 457.63 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/457.63 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 457.63 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 132,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,589.56/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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