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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.63, 478.66 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.63, 478.66 and 264.45 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.63 : 478.66 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.63/478.66 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.63x = 478.66 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.63x = 126,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,581.64/319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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