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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.55, 472.50 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.55, 472.50 and 301.59 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.55 : 472.50 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.55/472.50 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.55x = 472.50 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.55x = 142,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,501.28/314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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