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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 455.66 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 455.66 and 283.73 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 455.66 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/455.66 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 455.66 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 129,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,280.71/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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