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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.50 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.50 and 287.62 is: 431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.50 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.50 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.50 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 130,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723.29/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.43

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