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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 453.60 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 453.60 and 285.12 is: 428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 453.60 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/453.60 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 453.60 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 129,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,330.43/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.06

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