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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 660.93 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 660.93 and 312.96 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 660.93 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/660.93 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 660.93 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 206,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,845.96/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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