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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.00, 465.89 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.00, 465.89 and 285.49 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.00 : 465.89 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.00/465.89 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.00x = 465.89 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.00x = 133,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,004.34/311.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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