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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 480 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 480 and 317.44 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 480 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/480 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 480 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 152,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,371.20/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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