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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 477.93 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 477.93 and 296.45 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 477.93 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/477.93 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 477.93 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 141,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,682.35/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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