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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 662.16 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 662.16 and 313.68 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 662.16 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/662.16 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 662.16 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 207,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,706.35/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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