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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 470.88 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 470.88 and 309.83 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 470.88 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/470.88 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 470.88 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 145,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,890.40/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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