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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 459.90 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 459.90 and 286.80 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 459.90 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/459.90 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 459.90 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 131,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,899.32/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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