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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.74 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.74 and 287.06 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.74 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.74 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.74 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 129,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,674.23/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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