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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.39 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.39 and 286.49 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.39 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.39 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.39 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 133,901.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,901.13/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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