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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 659.79 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 659.79 and 317.10 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 659.79 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/659.79 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 659.79 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 209,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,219.41/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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