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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 657.81 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 657.81 and 317.04 is: 474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 657.81 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/657.81 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 657.81 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 208,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,552.08/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.98

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