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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 448.27 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 448.27 and 287.58 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 448.27 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/448.27 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 448.27 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 128,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,915.53/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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