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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 469.29 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 469.29 and 289.64 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 469.29 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/469.29 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 469.29 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 135,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,927.41/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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