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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 661.33 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 661.33 and 313.34 is: 432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 661.33 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/661.33 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 661.33 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 207,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,221.14/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.41

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