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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 467.03 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 467.03 and 285.67 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 467.03 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/467.03 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 467.03 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 133,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,415.03/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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