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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 479.81 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 479.81 and 302.55 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 479.81 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/479.81 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 479.81 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 145,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,166.52/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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