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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.42, 472.43 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.42, 472.43 and 284.45 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.42 : 472.43 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.42/472.43 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.42x = 472.43 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.42x = 134,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,381.06/314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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