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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.42, 657.73 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.42, 657.73 and 319.27 is: 440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.42 : 657.73 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.42/657.73 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.42x = 657.73 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.42x = 209,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,993.46/476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.77

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