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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 456.12 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 456.12 and 283.44 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 456.12 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/456.12 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 456.12 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 129,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,282.65/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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