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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 702.18 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 702.18 and 314.70 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 702.18 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/702.18 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 702.18 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 220,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,976.05/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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