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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.99 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.99 and 319.50 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.99 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.99 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.99 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 210,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,229.66/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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