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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 469.65 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 469.65 and 304.20 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 469.65 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/469.65 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 469.65 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 142,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,867.53/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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