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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 467.96 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 467.96 and 304.26 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 467.96 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/467.96 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 467.96 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 142,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,381.51/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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