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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.68, 473.76 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.68, 473.76 and 298.64 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.68 : 473.76 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.68/473.76 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.68x = 473.76 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.68x = 141,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,483.69/315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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