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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 478.13 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 478.13 and 302.99 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 478.13 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/478.13 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 478.13 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 144,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,864.70/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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