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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.01, 476.69 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.01, 476.69 and 279.45 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.01 : 476.69 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.01/476.69 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.01x = 476.69 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.01x = 133,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,209.62/319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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