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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.42 and 289.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.42 and 289.81 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.42 = 289.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.42 = 289.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.42 × 289.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 135,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,752.80/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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