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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 659.65 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 659.65 and 312.32 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 659.65 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/659.65 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 659.65 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 206,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,021.89/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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