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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 660.33 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 660.33 and 312.48 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 660.33 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/660.33 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 660.33 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 206,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339.92/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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