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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 470.04 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 470.04 and 303.56 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 470.04 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/470.04 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 470.04 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 142,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,685.34/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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