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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 657.55 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 657.55 and 319.33 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 657.55 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/657.55 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 657.55 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 209,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,975.44/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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