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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 478.97 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 478.97 and 283.19 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 478.97 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/478.97 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 478.97 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 135,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,639.51/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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