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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 459.78 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 459.78 and 290.08 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 459.78 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/459.78 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 459.78 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 133,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,372.98/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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