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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 655.04 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 655.04 and 319.37 is: 440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 655.04 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/655.04 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 655.04 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 209,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,198.53/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.77

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