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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.40, 660.30 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.40, 660.30 and 312.33 is: 431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.40 : 660.30 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.40/660.30 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.40x = 660.30 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.40x = 206,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,231.50/478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.09

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