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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 715.95 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 715.95 and 315.66 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 715.95 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/715.95 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 715.95 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 225,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,996.78/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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