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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.20 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.20 and 302.52 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.20 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.20 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.20 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 143,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,152.46/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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