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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.83, 474.89 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.83, 474.89 and 309.63 is: 464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.83 : 474.89 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.83/474.89 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.83x = 474.89 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.83x = 147,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,038.64/316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.09

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