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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 462.84 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 462.84 and 291.04 is: 435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 462.84 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/462.84 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 462.84 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 134,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,704.95/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.88

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