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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 430.47 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 430.47 and 300.63 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 430.47 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/430.47 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 430.47 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 129,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,412.20/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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