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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 660.56 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 660.56 and 313.34 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 660.56 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/660.56 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 660.56 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 206,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,979.87/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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