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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 469.79 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 469.79 and 303.74 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 469.79 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/469.79 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 469.79 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 142,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,694.01/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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