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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 655.18 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 655.18 and 319.46 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 655.18 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/655.18 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 655.18 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 209,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,302.21/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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