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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 660.46 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 660.46 and 313.16 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 660.46 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/660.46 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 660.46 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 206,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,829.65/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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