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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 661.82 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 661.82 and 313.97 is: 433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 661.82 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/661.82 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 661.82 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 207,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,786.75/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.12

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