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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 462.61 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 462.61 and 306.18 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 462.61 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/462.61 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 462.61 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 141,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,642.31/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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