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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 464.46 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 464.46 and 287.73 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 464.46 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/464.46 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 464.46 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 133,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,639.08/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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