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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 715.51 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 715.51 and 315.10 is: 471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 715.51 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/715.51 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 715.51 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 225,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,457.20/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.76

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