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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 468.92 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 468.92 and 304.45 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 468.92 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/468.92 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 468.92 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 142,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,762.28/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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