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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 472.54 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 472.54 and 304.05 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 472.54 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/472.54 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 472.54 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 143,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,675.79/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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