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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 659.36 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 659.36 and 318.27 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 659.36 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/659.36 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 659.36 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 209,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,852.92/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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