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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 472.79 and 307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 472.79 and 307.01 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 472.79 = 307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/472.79 = 307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 472.79 × 307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 145,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,147.36/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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