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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 659.64 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 659.64 and 303.31 is: 418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 659.64 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/659.64 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 659.64 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 200,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,075.41/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.57

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