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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 703.14 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 703.14 and 314.80 is: 472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 703.14 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/703.14 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 703.14 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 221,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,348.47/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.17

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