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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.94 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.94 and 297.48 is: 446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.94 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.94 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.94 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 140,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,987.67/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.90

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