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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 451.29 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 451.29 and 287.58 is: 428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 451.29 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/451.29 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 451.29 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 129,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,781.98/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.32

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