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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 660.50 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 660.50 and 310.60 is: 428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 660.50 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/660.50 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 660.50 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 205,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,151.30/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.64

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