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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 475.84 and 305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 475.84 and 305.36 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 475.84 = 305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/475.84 = 305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 475.84 × 305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 145,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,302.50/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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