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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 472.56 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 472.56 and 300.64 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 472.56 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/472.56 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 472.56 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 142,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,070.44/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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