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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.78, 428.60 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.78, 428.60 and 80.30 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.78 : 428.60 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.78/428.60 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.78x = 428.60 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.78x = 34,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416.58/285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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