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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 468.48 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 468.48 and 275.46 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 468.48 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/468.48 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 468.48 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 129,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,047.50/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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