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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 460.79 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 460.79 and 284.72 is: 426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 460.79 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/460.79 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 460.79 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 131,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,193.47/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.65

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