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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 715.92 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 715.92 and 315.04 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 715.92 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/715.92 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 715.92 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 225,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,543.44/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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