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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 459.62 and 289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 459.62 and 289.99 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 459.62 = 289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/459.62 = 289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 459.62 × 289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 133,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,285.20/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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