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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 659.75 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 659.75 and 303.62 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 659.75 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/659.75 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 659.75 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 200,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,308.48/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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