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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 477.87 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 477.87 and 289.44 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 477.87 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/477.87 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 477.87 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 138,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,314.69/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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