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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 664.46 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 664.46 and 319.27 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 664.46 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/664.46 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 664.46 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 212,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,142.14/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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