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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 469.58 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 469.58 and 120.63 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 469.58 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/469.58 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 469.58 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 56,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,645.44/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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