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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 463.16 and 305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 463.16 and 305.17 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 463.16 = 305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/463.16 = 305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 463.16 × 305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 141,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,342.14/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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