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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 465.72 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 465.72 and 301.41 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 465.72 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/465.72 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 465.72 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 140,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,372.67/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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