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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.82, 466.69 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.82, 466.69 and 300.58 is: 448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.82 : 466.69 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.82/466.69 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.82x = 466.69 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.82x = 140,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,277.68/312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.43

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