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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 479.02 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 479.02 and 316.76 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 479.02 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/479.02 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 479.02 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 151,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,734.38/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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