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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.82 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.82 and 301.40 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.82 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.82 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.82 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 144,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,617.75/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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