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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 464.73 and 271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 464.73 and 271.47 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 464.73 = 271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/464.73 = 271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 464.73 × 271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 126,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,160.25/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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