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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.53 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.53 and 296.88 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.53 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.53 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.53 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 142,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362.87/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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