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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.13 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.13 and 299.03 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.13 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.13 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.13 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 141,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,477.70/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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