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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 660.37 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 660.37 and 317.29 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 660.37 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/660.37 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 660.37 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 209,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,526.53/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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