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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 470.84 and 279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 470.84 and 279.83 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 470.84 = 279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/470.84 = 279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 470.84 × 279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 131,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,755.16/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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