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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.33, 1,258.02 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.33, 1,258.02 and 319 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.33 : 1,258.02 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.33/1,258.02 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.33x = 1,258.02 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.33x = 401,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,308.38/839.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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