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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.16, 660.47 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.16, 660.47 and 431.52 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.16 : 660.47 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.16/660.47 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.16x = 660.47 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.16x = 285,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,007.52/478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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