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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 462.78 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 462.78 and 284.60 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 462.78 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/462.78 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 462.78 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 131,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,707.19/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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