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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 475.02 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 475.02 and 300.42 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 475.02 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/475.02 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 475.02 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 142,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,705.51/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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