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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 662.72 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 662.72 and 318.68 is: 477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 662.72 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/662.72 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 662.72 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 211,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,195.61/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.90

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