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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 562.59 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 562.59 and 319.30 is: 440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 562.59 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/562.59 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 562.59 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 179,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,634.99/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.29

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