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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 469.43 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 469.43 and 296.63 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 469.43 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/469.43 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 469.43 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 139,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,245.54/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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