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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 459.33 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 459.33 and 289.41 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 459.33 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/459.33 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 459.33 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 132,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,934.70/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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