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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 570.34 and 314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 570.34 and 314.90 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 570.34 = 314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/570.34 = 314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 570.34 × 314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 179,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,596.43/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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