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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 611.34 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 611.34 and 319.03 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 611.34 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/611.34 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 611.34 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 195,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,032.74/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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