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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 466.54 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 466.54 and 284.70 is: 428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 466.54 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/466.54 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 466.54 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 132,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,823.94/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.02

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