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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 467.64 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 467.64 and 306.18 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 467.64 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/467.64 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 467.64 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 143,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,182.02/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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