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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 474.51 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 474.51 and 309.38 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 474.51 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/474.51 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 474.51 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 146,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,803.90/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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