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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 659.76 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 659.76 and 317.28 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 659.76 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/659.76 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 659.76 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 209,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328.65/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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