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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 657.45 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 657.45 and 317.70 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 657.45 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/657.45 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 657.45 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 208,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,871.87/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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