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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 714.99 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 714.99 and 315.02 is: 472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 714.99 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/714.99 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 714.99 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 225,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,236.15/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.17

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