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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 456.30 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 456.30 and 286.20 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 456.30 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/456.30 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 456.30 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 130,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,593.06/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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