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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 664.91 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 664.91 and 319.95 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 664.91 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/664.91 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 664.91 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 212,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,737.55/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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