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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 470.66 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 470.66 and 300.48 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 470.66 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/470.66 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 470.66 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 141,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,423.92/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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