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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 474.42 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 474.42 and 302.51 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 474.42 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/474.42 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 474.42 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 143,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,516.79/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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