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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.94 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.94 and 80.63 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.94 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.94 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.94 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 37,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326.85/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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