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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 458.08 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 458.08 and 289.32 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 458.08 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/458.08 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 458.08 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 132,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,531.71/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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