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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.50, 660.63 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.50, 660.63 and 313.17 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.50 : 660.63 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.50/660.63 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.50x = 660.63 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.50x = 206,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,889.50/478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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