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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 463.73 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 463.73 and 302.92 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 463.73 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/463.73 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 463.73 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 140,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,473.09/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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