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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 683.04 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 683.04 and 311.36 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 683.04 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/683.04 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 683.04 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 212,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,671.33/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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