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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 478.26 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 478.26 and 301.82 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 478.26 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/478.26 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 478.26 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 144,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346.04/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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