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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.77, 660.86 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.77, 660.86 and 313.12 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.77 : 660.86 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.77/660.86 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.77x = 660.86 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.77x = 206,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,928.48/478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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