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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 463.64 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 463.64 and 305.25 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 463.64 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/463.64 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 463.64 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 141,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,526.11/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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