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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.04 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.04 and 263.45 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.04 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.04 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.04 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 121,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,458.68/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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