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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 660.30 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 660.30 and 317.97 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 660.30 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/660.30 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 660.30 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 209,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,955.59/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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