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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 471.33 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 471.33 and 294.44 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 471.33 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/471.33 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 471.33 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 138,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,776.05/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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