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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 600.21 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 600.21 and 319.82 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 600.21 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/600.21 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 600.21 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 191,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,956.16/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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