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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 659.84 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 659.84 and 303.38 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 659.84 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/659.84 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 659.84 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 200,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,177.44/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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