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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 661.77 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 661.77 and 313.92 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 661.77 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/661.77 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 661.77 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 207,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,742.84/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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