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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 470.97 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 470.97 and 283.14 is: 424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 470.97 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/470.97 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 470.97 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 133,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,350.45/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.99

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