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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.17 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.17 and 282.78 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.17 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.17 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.17 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 130,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,126.87/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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