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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 463.74 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 463.74 and 287.43 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 463.74 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/463.74 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 463.74 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 133,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,292.79/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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