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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.69, 472.92 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.69, 472.92 and 312.04 is: 467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.69 : 472.92 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.69/472.92 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.69x = 472.92 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.69x = 147,569.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,569.96/315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.45

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