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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 469.08 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 469.08 and 305.64 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 469.08 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/469.08 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 469.08 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 143,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,369.61/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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