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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 702.45 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 702.45 and 314.78 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 702.45 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/702.45 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 702.45 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 221,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,113.70/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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