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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.48 and 314.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.48 and 314.23 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.48 = 314.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.48 = 314.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.48 × 314.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 182,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,090.00/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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