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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.11, 470.49 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.11, 470.49 and 277.66 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.11 : 470.49 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.11/470.49 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.11x = 470.49 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.11x = 130,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,636.25/314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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