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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 462.84 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 462.84 and 287.62 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 462.84 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/462.84 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 462.84 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 133,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,122.04/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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