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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.63, 452.19 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.63, 452.19 and 285 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.63 : 452.19 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.63/452.19 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.63x = 452.19 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.63x = 128,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,874.15/303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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