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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 703.42 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 703.42 and 315.05 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 703.42 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/703.42 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 703.42 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 221,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,608.17/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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