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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 468.29 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 468.29 and 304.36 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 468.29 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/468.29 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 468.29 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 142,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,528.74/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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