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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 660.12 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 660.12 and 316.96 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 660.12 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/660.12 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 660.12 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 209,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,231.64/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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