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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 661.37 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 661.37 and 319.14 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 661.37 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/661.37 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 661.37 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 211,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,068.03/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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