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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 464.80 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 464.80 and 306.88 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 464.80 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/464.80 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 464.80 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 142,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,637.82/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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