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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 464.36 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 464.36 and 286.65 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 464.36 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/464.36 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 464.36 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 133,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,107.36/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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