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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 463.59 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 463.59 and 281.48 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 463.59 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/463.59 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 463.59 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 130,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,489.00/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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