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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 659.37 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 659.37 and 303.36 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 659.37 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/659.37 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 659.37 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 200,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,026.48/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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