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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 467.65 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 467.65 and 286.02 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 467.65 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/467.65 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 467.65 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 133,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,757.25/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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