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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 661.62 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 661.62 and 319.32 is: 478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 661.62 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/661.62 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 661.62 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 211,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,268.50/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.37

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