Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.60, 471.28 and 280.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 314.60, 471.28 and 280.20 is: 419.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314.60 : 471.28 = 280.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314.60/471.28 = 280.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314.60x = 471.28 × 280.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314.60x = 132,052.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,052.66/314.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419.75
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