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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 468.21 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 468.21 and 291.54 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 468.21 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/468.21 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 468.21 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 136,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,501.94/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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