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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 464.62 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 464.62 and 286.52 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 464.62 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/464.62 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 464.62 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 133,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,122.92/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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