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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 474.41 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 474.41 and 306.92 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 474.41 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/474.41 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 474.41 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 145,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,605.92/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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