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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 473.19 and 307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 473.19 and 307.77 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 473.19 = 307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/473.19 = 307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 473.19 × 307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 145,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,633.69/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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