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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.84 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.84 and 315.84 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.84 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.84 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.84 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 151,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,552.67/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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