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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.69, 470.53 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.69, 470.53 and 85.69 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.69 : 470.53 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.69/470.53 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.69x = 470.53 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.69x = 40,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319.72/313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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