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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 455.29 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 455.29 and 284.72 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 455.29 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/455.29 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 455.29 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 129,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,630.17/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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