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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.00, 473.62 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.00, 473.62 and 314.47 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.00 : 473.62 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.00/473.62 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.00x = 473.62 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.00x = 148,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,938.40/316.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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