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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 703.82 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 703.82 and 315.48 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 703.82 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/703.82 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 703.82 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 222,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,041.13/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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