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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 464.48 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 464.48 and 286.42 is: 430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 464.48 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/464.48 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 464.48 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 133,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,036.36/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.45

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