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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.04 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.04 and 295.88 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.04 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.04 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.04 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 141,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,438.61/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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