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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 652.42 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 652.42 and 315.31 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 652.42 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/652.42 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 652.42 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 205,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,714.54/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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