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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 477.60 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 477.60 and 301.38 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 477.60 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/477.60 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 477.60 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 143,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,939.09/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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