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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 478.48 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 478.48 and 275.88 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 478.48 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/478.48 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 478.48 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 132,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003.06/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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