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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 661.29 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 661.29 and 319.96 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 661.29 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/661.29 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 661.29 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 211,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,586.35/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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