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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 426.99 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 426.99 and 285.30 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 426.99 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/426.99 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 426.99 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 121,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,820.25/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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