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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.05, 659.61 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.05, 659.61 and 312.50 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.05 : 659.61 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.05/659.61 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.05x = 659.61 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.05x = 206,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,129.04/478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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