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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 455.83 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 455.83 and 284.45 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 455.83 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/455.83 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 455.83 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 129,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,657.85/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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