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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 464.34 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 464.34 and 288.62 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 464.34 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/464.34 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 464.34 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 134,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,017.81/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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