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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 660.55 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 660.55 and 319.47 is: 479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 660.55 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/660.55 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 660.55 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 211,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,027.56/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.38

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