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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.59, 472.50 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.59, 472.50 and 286.04 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.59 : 472.50 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.59/472.50 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.59x = 472.50 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.59x = 135,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,153.90/314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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