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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 658.24 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 658.24 and 319.60 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 658.24 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/658.24 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 658.24 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 210,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,373.50/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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