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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 662.28 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 662.28 and 314.08 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 662.28 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/662.28 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 662.28 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 208,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,008.90/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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