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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 460.76 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 460.76 and 290.61 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 460.76 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/460.76 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 460.76 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 133,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,900.01/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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