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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 479.51 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 479.51 and 289.11 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 479.51 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/479.51 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 479.51 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 138,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,631.83/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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