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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 469.56 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 469.56 and 284.60 is: 426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 469.56 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/469.56 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 469.56 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 133,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,636.78/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.90

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