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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 661.77 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 661.77 and 314.15 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 661.77 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/661.77 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 661.77 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 207,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,891.74/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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