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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 463.69 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 463.69 and 307.51 is: 460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 463.69 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/463.69 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 463.69 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 142,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,588.54/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.66

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