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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 657.40 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 657.40 and 319.02 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 657.40 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/657.40 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 657.40 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 209,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,723.75/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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