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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 660.83 and 311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 660.83 and 311.11 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 660.83 = 311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/660.83 = 311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 660.83 × 311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 205,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,587.61/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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