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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 657.97 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 657.97 and 319.61 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 657.97 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/657.97 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 657.97 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 210,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,290.50/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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