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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 633.79 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 633.79 and 319.14 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 633.79 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/633.79 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 633.79 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 202,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,267.74/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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