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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 453.18 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 453.18 and 284.74 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 453.18 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/453.18 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 453.18 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 129,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,038.47/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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