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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 660.22 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 660.22 and 312.80 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 660.22 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/660.22 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 660.22 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 206,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,516.82/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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