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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.42, 660.33 and 312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.42, 660.33 and 312.61 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.42 : 660.33 = 312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.42/660.33 = 312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.42x = 660.33 × 312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.42x = 206,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,425.76/478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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