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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 459.28 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 459.28 and 285.68 is: 426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 459.28 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/459.28 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 459.28 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 131,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,207.11/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.00

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