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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 479.81 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 479.81 and 302.56 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 479.81 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/479.81 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 479.81 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 145,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,171.31/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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