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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.51, 659.60 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.51, 659.60 and 312.64 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.51 : 659.60 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.51/659.60 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.51x = 659.60 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.51x = 206,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,215.78/478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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