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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 460.24 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 460.24 and 284.28 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 460.24 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/460.24 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 460.24 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 130,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,837.03/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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