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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 479.06 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 479.06 and 299.28 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 479.06 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/479.06 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 479.06 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 143,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,373.08/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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