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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 466.64 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 466.64 and 285.99 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 466.64 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/466.64 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 466.64 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 133,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,452.94/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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