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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 479.28 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 479.28 and 282.60 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 479.28 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/479.28 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 479.28 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 135,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,444.53/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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