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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 477.51 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 477.51 and 309.84 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 477.51 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/477.51 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 477.51 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 147,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,951.70/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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