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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 669.29 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 669.29 and 319.29 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 669.29 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/669.29 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 669.29 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 213,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,697.60/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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