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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 479.52 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 479.52 and 295.06 is: 442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 479.52 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/479.52 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 479.52 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 141,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,487.17/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.78

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