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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 464.01 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 464.01 and 286.10 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 464.01 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/464.01 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 464.01 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 132,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,753.26/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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