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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 454.70 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 454.70 and 283.64 is: 427.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 454.70 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/454.70 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 454.70 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 128,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,967.42/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.24

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