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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.82, 660.84 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.82, 660.84 and 318.70 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.82 : 660.84 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.82/660.84 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.82x = 660.84 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.82x = 210,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,609.71/441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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