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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 658.84 and 319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 658.84 and 319.39 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 658.84 = 319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/658.84 = 319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 658.84 × 319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 210,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,426.91/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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