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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 661.01 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 661.01 and 319.80 is: 479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 661.01 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/661.01 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 661.01 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 211,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,389.40/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.75

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