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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 702.96 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 702.96 and 314.16 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 702.96 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/702.96 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 702.96 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 220,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,841.91/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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