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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 464.64 and 285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 464.64 and 285.95 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 464.64 = 285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/464.64 = 285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 464.64 × 285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 132,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,861.48/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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