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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 466.62 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 466.62 and 304.08 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 466.62 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/466.62 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 466.62 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 141,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,889.81/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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