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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 715.26 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 715.26 and 315.48 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 715.26 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/715.26 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 715.26 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 225,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,650.22/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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