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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 704.15 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 704.15 and 319.30 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 704.15 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/704.15 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 704.15 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 224,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,835.10/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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