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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.09, 465.20 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.09, 465.20 and 304.93 is: 457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.09 : 465.20 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.09/465.20 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.09x = 465.20 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.09x = 141,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,853.44/310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.46

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