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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 664.13 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 664.13 and 319.03 is: 478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 664.13 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/664.13 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 664.13 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 211,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,876.53/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.64

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