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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.70 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.70 and 287.20 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.70 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.70 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.70 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 135,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,185.04/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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