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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 473.52 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 473.52 and 300.32 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 473.52 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/473.52 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 473.52 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 142,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,207.53/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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