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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 463.60 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 463.60 and 301.70 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 463.60 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/463.60 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 463.60 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 139,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,868.12/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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