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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 450.45 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 450.45 and 286.92 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 450.45 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/450.45 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 450.45 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 129,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,243.11/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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