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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 659.94 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 659.94 and 301.11 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 659.94 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/659.94 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 659.94 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 198,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,714.53/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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