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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 461.84 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 461.84 and 284.00 is: 425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 461.84 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/461.84 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 461.84 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 131,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,158.83/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.06

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