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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.11, 661.19 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.11, 661.19 and 311.10 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.11 : 661.19 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.11/661.19 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.11x = 661.19 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.11x = 205,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,696.21/479.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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