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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.72 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.72 and 82.68 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.72 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.72 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.72 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 38,919.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919.03/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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