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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 466.47 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 466.47 and 303.26 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 466.47 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/466.47 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 466.47 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 141,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,461.69/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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