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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 435.94 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 435.94 and 302.95 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 435.94 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/435.94 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 435.94 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 132,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,068.02/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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