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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.71 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.71 and 319.07 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.71 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.71 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.71 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 202,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,197.85/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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