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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 660.76 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 660.76 and 313.18 is: 432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 660.76 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/660.76 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 660.76 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 206,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,936.82/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.31

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