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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.65 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.65 and 284.85 is: 426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.65 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.65 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.65 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 132,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,925.25/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.62

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