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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.10, 660.50 and 312.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.10, 660.50 and 312.71 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.10 : 660.50 = 312.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.10/660.50 = 312.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.10x = 660.50 × 312.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.10x = 206,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,546.74/478.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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