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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 470.88 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 470.88 and 297.54 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 470.88 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/470.88 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 470.88 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 140,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,105.64/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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