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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 480.30 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 480.30 and 317.32 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 480.30 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/480.30 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 480.30 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 152,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,408.80/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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