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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 474.53 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 474.53 and 305.90 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 474.53 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/474.53 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 474.53 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 145,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,158.73/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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