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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.99, 661.31 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.99, 661.31 and 313.49 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.99 : 661.31 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.99/661.31 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.99x = 661.31 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.99x = 207,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,313.38/478.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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