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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 454.23 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 454.23 and 287.64 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 454.23 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/454.23 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 454.23 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 130,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,655.34/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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