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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 462.06 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 462.06 and 283.56 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 462.06 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/462.06 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 462.06 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 131,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.73/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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