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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.87, 660.90 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.87, 660.90 and 313.56 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.87 : 660.90 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.87/660.90 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.87x = 660.90 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.87x = 207,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,232.98/478.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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