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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 659.43 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 659.43 and 303.30 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 659.43 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/659.43 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 659.43 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 200,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,005.12/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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