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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 464.76 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 464.76 and 284.74 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 464.76 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/464.76 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 464.76 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 132,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,334.60/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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