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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 452.48 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 452.48 and 287.56 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 452.48 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/452.48 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 452.48 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 130,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,115.15/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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