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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.32, 473.68 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.32, 473.68 and 314.32 is: 473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.32 : 473.68 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.32/473.68 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.32x = 473.68 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.32x = 148,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,887.10/314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.68

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