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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 469.82 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 469.82 and 276.72 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 469.82 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/469.82 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 469.82 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 130,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,008.59/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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