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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 472.68 and 306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 472.68 and 306.93 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 472.68 = 306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/472.68 = 306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 472.68 × 306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 145,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,075.77/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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