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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 467.88 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 467.88 and 304.52 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 467.88 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/467.88 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 467.88 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 142,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,478.82/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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