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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 463.65 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 463.65 and 299.55 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 463.65 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/463.65 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 463.65 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 138,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,886.36/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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