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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.56 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.56 and 298.32 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.56 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.56 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.56 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 142,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,764.02/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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