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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.18 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.18 and 285.48 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.18 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.18 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.18 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 131,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,086.71/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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