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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 460.86 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 460.86 and 287.62 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 460.86 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/460.86 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 460.86 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 132,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,552.55/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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