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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 452.79 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 452.79 and 286.49 is: 427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 452.79 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/452.79 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 452.79 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 129,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,720.32/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.01

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