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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 479.85 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 479.85 and 316.71 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 479.85 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/479.85 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 479.85 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 151,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,973.00/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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