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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 471.43 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 471.43 and 305.26 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 471.43 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/471.43 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 471.43 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 143,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,907.20/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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