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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 464.51 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 464.51 and 301.43 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 464.51 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/464.51 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 464.51 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 140,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,017.25/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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