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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 451.11 and 287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 451.11 and 287.95 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 451.11 = 287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/451.11 = 287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 451.11 × 287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 129,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,897.12/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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