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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 468.27 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 468.27 and 310.35 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 468.27 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/468.27 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 468.27 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 145,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,327.59/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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