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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 464.43 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 464.43 and 308.59 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 464.43 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/464.43 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 464.43 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 143,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,318.45/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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