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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 660.15 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 660.15 and 310.48 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 660.15 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/660.15 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 660.15 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 204,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,963.37/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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