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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.35, 662.16 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.35, 662.16 and 317.72 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.35 : 662.16 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.35/662.16 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.35x = 662.16 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.35x = 210,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,378.16/441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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