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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.59, 660.44 and 312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.59, 660.44 and 312.49 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.59 : 660.44 = 312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.59/660.44 = 312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.59x = 660.44 × 312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.59x = 206,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,380.90/478.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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