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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 454.86 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 454.86 and 283.62 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 454.86 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/454.86 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 454.86 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 129,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,007.39/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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