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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 469 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 469 and 285.45 is: 427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 469 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/469 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 469 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 133,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,876.05/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.46

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