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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 471.44 and 304.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 471.44 and 304.00 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 471.44 = 304.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/471.44 = 304.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 471.44 × 304.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 143,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,317.34/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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