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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 460.59 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 460.59 and 286.12 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 460.59 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/460.59 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 460.59 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 131,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,784.01/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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