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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 662.31 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 662.31 and 319.32 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 662.31 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/662.31 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 662.31 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 211,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,488.83/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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