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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 715.23 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 715.23 and 315 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 715.23 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/715.23 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 715.23 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 225,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,297.45/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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