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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 478.74 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 478.74 and 301.63 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 478.74 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/478.74 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 478.74 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 144,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,400.71/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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