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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 451.15 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 451.15 and 284.96 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 451.15 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/451.15 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 451.15 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 128,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,560.12/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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