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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.13 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.13 and 300.15 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.13 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.13 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.13 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 142,009.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,009.97/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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