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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 447.44 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 447.44 and 283.86 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 447.44 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/447.44 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 447.44 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 127,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,008.90/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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