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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 450.45 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 450.45 and 285.72 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 450.45 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/450.45 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 450.45 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 128,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,702.57/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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