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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 660.96 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 660.96 and 313.32 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 660.96 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/660.96 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 660.96 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 207,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,091.99/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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