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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 479.13 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 479.13 and 294.62 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 479.13 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/479.13 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 479.13 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 141,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,158.88/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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