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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.97 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.97 and 285.92 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.97 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.97 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.97 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 130,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,940.21/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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