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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.79, 469.18 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.79, 469.18 and 305.04 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.79 : 469.18 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.79/469.18 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.79x = 469.18 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.79x = 143,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,118.67/312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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