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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.05 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.05 and 296.74 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.05 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.05 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.05 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 142,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,153.30/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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