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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 454.62 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 454.62 and 285.38 is: 427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 454.62 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/454.62 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 454.62 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 129,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,739.46/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.06

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