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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 459.09 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 459.09 and 285.12 is: 427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 459.09 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/459.09 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 459.09 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 130,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,895.74/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.07

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