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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 453.98 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 453.98 and 287.48 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 453.98 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/453.98 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 453.98 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 130,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,509.56/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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