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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 660.82 and 312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 660.82 and 312.97 is: 431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 660.82 = 312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/660.82 = 312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 660.82 × 312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 206,816.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,816.84/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.90

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