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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 479.48 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 479.48 and 285.48 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 479.48 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/479.48 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 479.48 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 136,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,880.52/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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