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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 660.86 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 660.86 and 313.20 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 660.86 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/660.86 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 660.86 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 206,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,976.48/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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