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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.21, 661.34 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.21, 661.34 and 313.87 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.21 : 661.34 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.21/661.34 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.21x = 661.34 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.21x = 207,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,569.91/479.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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