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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 453.36 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 453.36 and 282.62 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 453.36 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/453.36 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 453.36 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 128,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,128.60/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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