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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 458.28 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 458.28 and 289.08 is: 433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 458.28 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/458.28 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 458.28 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 132,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,479.58/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.96

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