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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 469.08 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 469.08 and 287.88 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 469.08 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/469.08 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 469.08 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 135,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,038.75/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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