Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459 and 290.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 306, 459 and 290.62 is: 435.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306 : 459 = 290.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306/459 = 290.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306x = 459 × 290.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306x = 133,394.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,394.58/306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435.93
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