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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.84 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.84 and 285.52 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.84 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.84 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.84 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 130,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,436.96/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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