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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 458.73 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 458.73 and 286.47 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 458.73 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/458.73 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 458.73 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 131,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,412.38/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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