Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 660.41 and 312.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 479, 660.41 and 312.95 is: 431.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479 : 660.41 = 312.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479/660.41 = 312.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479x = 660.41 × 312.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479x = 206,675.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,675.31/479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431.47
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