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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 463.99 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 463.99 and 292.71 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 463.99 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/463.99 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 463.99 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 135,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,814.51/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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