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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 315.90 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.52 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.52 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.52 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 151,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,480.37/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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