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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 454.83 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 454.83 and 283.38 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 454.83 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/454.83 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 454.83 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 128,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,889.73/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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