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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 476.79 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 476.79 and 309.72 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 476.79 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/476.79 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 476.79 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 147,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,671.40/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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