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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.13, 476.37 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.13, 476.37 and 319.05 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.13 : 476.37 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.13/476.37 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.13x = 476.37 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.13x = 151,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,985.85/320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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