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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.52 and 286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.52 and 286.43 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.52 = 286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.52 = 286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.52 × 286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 132,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,190.87/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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