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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 659.88 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 659.88 and 312.86 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 659.88 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/659.88 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 659.88 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 206,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,450.06/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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