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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 465.84 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 465.84 and 290.64 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 465.84 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/465.84 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 465.84 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 135,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,391.74/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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