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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 470.93 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 470.93 and 271.30 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 470.93 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/470.93 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 470.93 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 127,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,759.60/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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