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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 660.90 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 660.90 and 313.23 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 660.90 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/660.90 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 660.90 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 207,013.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,013.71/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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