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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 482.94 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 482.94 and 315.51 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 482.94 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/482.94 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 482.94 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 152,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,372.40/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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