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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 470.27 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 470.27 and 292.63 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 470.27 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/470.27 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 470.27 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 137,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,615.11/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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