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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.77, 660.33 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.77, 660.33 and 313.03 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.77 : 660.33 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.77/660.33 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.77x = 660.33 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.77x = 206,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,703.10/478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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