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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 428.65 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 428.65 and 305.60 is: 428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 428.65 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/428.65 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 428.65 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 130,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,995.44/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.65

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