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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 461.18 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 461.18 and 285.58 is: 428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 461.18 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/461.18 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 461.18 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 131,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,701.20/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.37

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