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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 576.72 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 576.72 and 319.68 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 576.72 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/576.72 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 576.72 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 184,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,365.85/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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