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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.45, 661.94 and 313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.45, 661.94 and 313.94 is: 433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.45 : 661.94 = 313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.45/661.94 = 313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.45x = 661.94 × 313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.45x = 207,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,809.44/479.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.44

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