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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 474.02 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 474.02 and 302.74 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 474.02 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/474.02 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 474.02 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 143,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,504.81/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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