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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 468.83 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 468.83 and 303.02 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 468.83 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/468.83 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 468.83 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 142,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,066.82/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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