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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 430.56 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 430.56 and 282.09 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 430.56 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/430.56 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 430.56 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 121,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,456.67/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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