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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 657.18 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 657.18 and 319.02 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 657.18 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/657.18 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 657.18 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 209,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,653.56/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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