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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 468.43 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 468.43 and 304.54 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 468.43 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/468.43 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 468.43 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 142,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,653.74/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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