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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 472.66 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 472.66 and 304.65 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 472.66 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/472.66 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 472.66 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 143,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,992.76/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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