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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 453.42 and 285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 453.42 and 285.78 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 453.42 = 285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/453.42 = 285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 453.42 × 285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 129,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,578.37/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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