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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 658.08 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 658.08 and 317.28 is: 474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 658.08 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/658.08 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 658.08 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 208,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,795.62/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.88

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