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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 474.33 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 474.33 and 304.53 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 474.33 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/474.33 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 474.33 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 144,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,447.71/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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