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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 460.70 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 460.70 and 287.88 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 460.70 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/460.70 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 460.70 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 132,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,626.32/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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