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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 662.76 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 662.76 and 319.76 is: 478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 662.76 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/662.76 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 662.76 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 211,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,924.14/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.77

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