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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.47, 657.62 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.47, 657.62 and 319.20 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.47 : 657.62 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.47/657.62 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.47x = 657.62 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.47x = 209,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,912.30/476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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