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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.90 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.90 and 314.30 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.90 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.90 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.90 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 220,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,292.87/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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