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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.44 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.44 and 280.62 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.44 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.44 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.44 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 132,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,576.11/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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