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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 661.02 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 661.02 and 319.79 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 661.02 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/661.02 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 661.02 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 211,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,384.28/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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