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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 660.15 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 660.15 and 310.35 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 660.15 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/660.15 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 660.15 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 204,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,877.55/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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