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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 703.16 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 703.16 and 314.63 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 703.16 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/703.16 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 703.16 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 221,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,233.96/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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