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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 658.25 and 319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 658.25 and 319.83 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 658.25 = 319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/658.25 = 319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 658.25 × 319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 210,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,528.10/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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