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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 470.29 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 470.29 and 279.96 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 470.29 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/470.29 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 470.29 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 131,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,660.99/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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