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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.67, 472 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.67, 472 and 295.43 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 472 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/472 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 472 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 139,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,442.96/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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