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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 657.72 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 657.72 and 319.48 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 657.72 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/657.72 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 657.72 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 210,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,126.74/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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