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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 478.98 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 478.98 and 279 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 478.98 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/478.98 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 478.98 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 133,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,635.42/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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