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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 662.07 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 662.07 and 314.04 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 662.07 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/662.07 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 662.07 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 207,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,916.46/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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