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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.55 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.55 and 312.96 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.55 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.55 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.55 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 206,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,725.73/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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