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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 659.99 and 312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 659.99 and 312.31 is: 431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 659.99 = 312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/659.99 = 312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 659.99 × 312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 206,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,119.92/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.13

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