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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.11, 470.98 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.11, 470.98 and 275.67 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.11 : 470.98 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.11/470.98 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.11x = 470.98 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.11x = 129,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,835.40/314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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