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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.99, 634.53 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.99, 634.53 and 319.86 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.99 : 634.53 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.99/634.53 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.99x = 634.53 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.99x = 202,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,960.77/459.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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