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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 473.82 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 473.82 and 286.52 is: 429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 473.82 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/473.82 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 473.82 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 135,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,758.91/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.78

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