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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.48 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.48 and 297.43 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.48 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.48 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.48 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 139,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,935.30/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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