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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 451.75 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 451.75 and 284.64 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 451.75 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/451.75 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 451.75 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 128,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,586.12/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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