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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.79, 479.89 and 299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.79, 479.89 and 299.95 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.79 : 479.89 = 299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.79/479.89 = 299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.79x = 479.89 × 299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.79x = 143,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,942.18/319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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