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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 459.14 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 459.14 and 284.31 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 459.14 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/459.14 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 459.14 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 130,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,536.67/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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