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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 661.59 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 661.59 and 313.50 is: 432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 661.59 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/661.59 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 661.59 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 207,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,408.47/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.91

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