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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 703.98 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 703.98 and 315.42 is: 472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 703.98 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/703.98 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 703.98 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 222,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,049.37/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.72

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