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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.71, 662.02 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.71, 662.02 and 319.92 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.71 : 662.02 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.71/662.02 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.71x = 662.02 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.71x = 211,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,790.25/479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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