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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 463.77 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 463.77 and 287.93 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 463.77 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/463.77 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 463.77 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 133,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,530.98/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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