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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 470.58 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 470.58 and 291.16 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 470.58 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/470.58 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 470.58 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 137,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,014.07/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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