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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.49, 660.21 and 312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.49, 660.21 and 312.94 is: 431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.49 : 660.21 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.49/660.21 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.49x = 660.21 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.49x = 206,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,607.77/478.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.80

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