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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 473.28 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 473.28 and 299.84 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 473.28 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/473.28 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 473.28 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 141,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,908.28/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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