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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 473.70 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 473.70 and 287.45 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 473.70 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/473.70 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 473.70 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 136,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,165.07/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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