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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 469.62 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 469.62 and 283.82 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 469.62 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/469.62 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 469.62 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 133,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,287.55/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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