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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 657.65 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 657.65 and 319.34 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 657.65 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/657.65 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 657.65 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 210,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,016.39/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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