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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 480.60 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 480.60 and 297.54 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 480.60 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/480.60 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 480.60 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 142,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,997.72/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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