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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 472.56 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 472.56 and 315.60 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 472.56 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/472.56 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 472.56 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 149,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,139.94/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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