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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 654.71 and 319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 654.71 and 319.65 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 654.71 = 319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/654.71 = 319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 654.71 × 319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 209,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,274.78/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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