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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 658.05 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 658.05 and 316.47 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 658.05 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/658.05 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 658.05 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 208,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,253.08/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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