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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 477.72 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 477.72 and 303.79 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 477.72 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/477.72 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 477.72 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 145,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,126.44/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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