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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 479.34 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 479.34 and 299.58 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 479.34 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/479.34 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 479.34 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 143,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,600.68/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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