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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.47, 660.29 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.47, 660.29 and 312.59 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.47 : 660.29 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.47/660.29 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.47x = 660.29 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.47x = 206,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,400.05/478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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