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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.09, 661.25 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.09, 661.25 and 313.01 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.09 : 661.25 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.09/661.25 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.09x = 661.25 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.09x = 206,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,972.99/479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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