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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 471.51 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 471.51 and 304.92 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 471.51 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/471.51 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 471.51 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 143,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,772.83/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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