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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 459.90 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 459.90 and 282.92 is: 423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 459.90 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/459.90 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 459.90 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 130,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,114.91/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.94

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