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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 469.03 and 84.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 469.03 and 84.69 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 469.03 = 84.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/469.03 = 84.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 469.03 × 84.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 39,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722.15/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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