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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 480.10 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 480.10 and 303.67 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 480.10 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/480.10 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 480.10 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 145,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,791.97/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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