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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.28 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.28 and 290.07 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.28 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.28 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.28 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 134,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,673.70/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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