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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.91, 472.35 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.91, 472.35 and 83.79 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.91 : 472.35 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.91/472.35 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.91x = 472.35 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.91x = 39,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578.21/314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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