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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 657.63 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 657.63 and 319.47 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 657.63 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/657.63 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 657.63 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 210,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,093.06/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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