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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 458.15 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 458.15 and 285.05 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 458.15 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/458.15 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 458.15 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 130,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,591.94/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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