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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 464.81 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 464.81 and 304.48 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 464.81 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/464.81 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 464.81 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 141,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,525.35/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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