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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.58, 469.64 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.58, 469.64 and 286.86 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.58 : 469.64 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.58/469.64 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.58x = 469.64 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.58x = 134,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,720.93/313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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