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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 472.86 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 472.86 and 288.45 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 472.86 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/472.86 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 472.86 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 136,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,396.47/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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