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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 661.32 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 661.32 and 313.76 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 661.32 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/661.32 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 661.32 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 207,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,495.76/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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