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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 478.47 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 478.47 and 319.23 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 478.47 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/478.47 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 478.47 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 152,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,741.98/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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