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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.49, 575.85 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.49, 575.85 and 319.06 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.49 : 575.85 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.49/575.85 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.49x = 575.85 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.49x = 183,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,730.70/417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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