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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 468.91 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 468.91 and 295.60 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 468.91 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/468.91 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 468.91 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 138,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,609.80/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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