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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 470.39 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 470.39 and 303.44 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 470.39 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/470.39 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 470.39 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 142,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,735.14/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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