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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 472.94 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 472.94 and 304.83 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 472.94 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/472.94 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 472.94 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 144,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,167.12/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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